1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 695 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 442 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 442 | Granada |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1435 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |